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geekRD1 t1_iwhygi9 wrote

Reply to comment by ItsMePythonicD in Pennsylvania opens lottery for nearly 1,600 bottles of rare whiskey, including Van Winkle by oldschoolskater

I was selected for the 2019 lottery for the 12 year.

Pretty cool experience, and even though I have other bourbon I like more (and is cheaper) it was great to pull it out for special occasions and share with others.

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joughy1 t1_iwix21s wrote

What do you like more and is cheaper?

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geekRD1 t1_iwjbzr0 wrote

I'd get Angles envy (or the rye) or eagle rare (hard to find but able to get in state stores). Or even go for a basil Hayden's.

Bulleit 10 year is also a good option for less than half the price.

Also when I won the lottery it cost an addition ~$20 in shipping, even to my local store.

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ktappe t1_iwligyf wrote

>it cost an addition ~$20 in shipping, even to my local store

That's some bullshit. Assuming it is coming from their warehouse already, they could ship it along with all the other booze they're sending to your store. WTF.

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princeoinkins t1_iwm5vkg wrote

do they do this every year?

only have paid attention to bourbons and whiskeys the past year or so.

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geekRD1 t1_iwmknw3 wrote

I think so, This is also not the only one I've seen, but I don't pay super close attention.

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